The UAE Cybersecurity Council has warned public and private institutions and individuals, of the risk of cyber-attacks, during the New Year celebrations and the holiday season.
The council highlighted the need for all authorities and institutions to activate their cyber-defence systems and raise the security awareness of individuals about cyber-attacks, and also to cooperate with relevant authorities to share relevant information proactively.
It added that as hacking tools have now become easier to use, hackers could easily take advantage of the holiday season, especially with the increasing dependence on digital services.
The council warned of all types of cyber-attacks against major sectors, and emphasized the importance of adopting cybersecurity policies and protection mechanisms, as well as raising the awareness of public and private institutions and individuals, which will play an important role in protecting the community against cyber-attacks.
The council pointed out that many countries have witnessed the rapid digital transformation in services and daily transactions, which has increased the risks posed by cyber-attacks against various sectors.
As Gulf countries increasingly depend on information technology nowadays, there are concerns that it could as well suffer significant damage from cyber attacks.
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